Pollution

Pollution

Exposing Benin City’s toxic waste crisis and the way forward

In the heart of Benin City, the capital of Edo State, lies the Ikpoba Slope community, a neighourhood affected by environmental pollution. Once a thriving...
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NESREA advocates for implementation of EPR to combat plastic pollution

Nigerian plastic manufacturers have been reminded by the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) that their participation in the Extended Producer Responsibility...
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Pollution

Pollution: Govt restates commitment to clean, safe environment

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment towards attaining a clean, safe and sustainable environment in Nigeria. Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, stated this...
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Shell, NOSDRA urged to address borehole facility oil spill in Bayelsa community

The Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has called on Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), the National Oil Spill Detection and Remediation...
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Pollution: NESREA seals popular Nasarawa relaxation garden

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed off Cyvilian Garden, a popular relaxation spot located on Abacha Road in Mararaba,...
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Return of debris balls forces closure of nine Sydney beaches

Nine beaches in Sydney, the capital city of Australia’s state of New South Wales (NSW), have been closed following the return of mystery debris...
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Smoke-filled Los Angeles distributes free protective masks

Due to increased amounts of ash and fine dust in the air, city authorities in fire-ravaged Los Angeles are providing free protective masks to...
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Table water producers back Lagos ban on single-use plastics

The Association for Table Water Producers (ATWAP) of Nigeria has backed the Lagos State Government ban on single-use plastics, including sachet water. National President of...
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International Day of Forests: NCF seeks urgent protection of Nigeria’s diminishing forests

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has decried the continued depletion of Nigeria's forests as the world commemorates the International...
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Dangote Refinery: How Nigeria’s petrol prices remain among world’s lowest

Nigeria has retained one of the lowest petrol prices globally despite recent increases driven by geopolitical tensions in the...
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Govt working to improve security in all parts of Nigeria – Information minister

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